Analyze any headline for length, word count, emotional and power words, clarity, and overall engagement potential. Get an instant score out of 100 plus specific suggestions to make your title stronger.
Analysis updates live. Ideal headlines are 6–12 words and under 60 characters for SEO.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Headline Analyzer?
A Headline Analyzer scores your title for engagement factors — length, power words, numbers, questions, and clarity. It helps bloggers, marketers, and content creators write stronger headlines before publishing.
What is the ideal headline length?
For SEO and social sharing, aim for 50–60 characters and 6–12 words. Google typically displays about 60 characters in search results. Shorter headlines may lack context; longer ones get truncated.
How is the headline score calculated?
The score weighs word count, character length, power words, numbers, questions, emotional words, and common headline patterns. It penalizes vague titles and all-caps formatting.
Is my text stored or sent anywhere?
No. All analysis runs entirely in your browser. Your headline never leaves your device.
Is this tool free and does it work on mobile?
Yes on both counts. The Headline Analyzer on draft21 is completely free with no sign-up required and works on all devices.